Chogoria Sirimon Route

4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing via Chogoria Sirimon Route

$825-925 USD

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Safari summary

The Chogoria route, which we consider the most beautiful climb to the summit area, is arguably the most famous among hikers due to its rich scenic views. It is the driest route up the mountain and the walk beside the Gorges Valley is truly spectacular. Once on the Sirimon Road, one passes beautiful forest tracks and completes the journey through the mountains.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Mount Kenya

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi to Lake Ellis

Mount Kenya

Leave Nairobi early and travel through a rural area to Mount Kenya. Trekking begins after lunch, the destination target being Lake Ellis, but stopping along the way to take in the breathtaking views of Mugi Hill, ithanguni, and the giant's billiards table—three unique African landforms. This stretch is characterized by captivating views of flora and fauna giving it its popularity among climbers. The first campsite is near Lake Ellis, approximately 3500 m above sea level.

Lake Ellis

Lake Ellis-Mintos camp

Mount Kenya

The second-day adventure begins after breakfast, with the first goal being to connect to the normal tourist trail on the Chogoria route at about 4100m. This connection trek is about 3 hours up through a mountain ridge. There’s a lunch break at a small crossing stream amid beautiful panoramic views of the gorges and valleys of northern moorland. After lunch, there’s a short hike of about an hour to the mintos huts area, where a night break is taken. The altitude at this point is about 4200m.

Mintos camp

Mintos camp to Liki North Camp

Mount Kenya

The summit attempt is always done before dawn, begins at about 3 am, and takes about 4 hours right on time to catch a beautiful sunrise from the top of the sky. Point Lenana, 4985m is the hikers' summit. After sunrise, a gradual descent begins heading to Shipton camp for breakfast. This is followed by a slow lap of victory and celebration at Liki North camp which is about 3900m above sea level. This is an amazing trek filled with amazing scenery. Dinner and night stay at the liki north camp.

Liki North Camp